DevOps/Infrastructure Engineer

The Role:

This is a crucial role in ensuring the network infrastructure is optimised for performance and resilience, and mentoring support staff in network infrastructure best practice. The role combines hands-on support of the product pipeline whilst contributing to the improvement of key systems.

Essential Skills:

Knowledge of DevOps practices including: CI/CD pipeline design and automation

Containerisation and orchestration

Monitoring and observability tools

Experience in the defence or advanced technology sector

Experience with GPU based computer environments

Experience with MLOps and associated tooling

Experience with data pipelines

Experience with Infrastructure as Code

Experience with security integration in DevOps i.e. DevSecOps

Service-oriented with effective communication skills

Ability to prioritize workload under minimal supervision

Undergraduate degree or equivalent working experience

Essential Tools:

Ubuntu and Red Hat Linux

Windows 365 environment

Gitlab, Gitlab CI

Docker, Kubernetes

Desirable Tools:

Alpine Linux

Terraform, Ansible

Additional tools as required

Benefits:

Annual Company Bonus – Based on company performance

25 Days holiday not including bank holidays with the option to buy/sell up to 5 days

Flexible hybrid working arrangements

Continuous professional development including incentives

Access to online Udemy training facility to support grade specific learning pathways

Electric car scheme

Bike to work scheme

Private health care (BUPA)

Job well done scheme

Employer assistance scheme

About Us:

Synoptix was formed in 2011 to provide engineering solutions across various technical industries. We have evolved from a company established and focussed on Systems Thinking principles into an Engineering company providing solutions and services across three key capabilities: Systems, Cyber & InfoSec and Technology. What makes us stand out is how we engage in the crossover areas between these disciplines, combining our strengths to provide a truly bespoke, market leading approach. Our engineering competence is bolstered by expertise in commercial, legal, financial and resource, thereby ensuring that we uphold excellence in our product and service offerings.

Please note that due to the nature of our projects we can only accept Sole UK National candidates who will need to be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance.

By applying to this position, you are confirming that you consent to the retention of your personal data. Your data is held securely on our own premises and under the terms of the Data Protection Act (2018). It will be treated as confidential, and will not be transferred to any third party, or to any other jurisdiction without your consent. We will not hold any data for any longer than is necessary for us to fulfil our obligations and will remove any data at your written request.

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Software Engineer On-site, Corsham (SN13)

• £35,000 - £50,000
• 25 days annual leave (in addition to Bank Holidays)
• Buy or sell up to 5 days annual leave
• Continuous Professional development support
• Two pension schemes to choose from
• Life Assurance scheme up to 4 x salary
• Private Medical & Dental Insurance+ discounts for additional family members
• Other benefits such as Health & Wellbeing Allowance, Electric/Hybrid Car leasing scheme, Cycle to work scheme and more.

This is an opportunity to make an impact within a dedicated team that takes great pride in delivering solutions in a role of critical importance, working embedded on a client site. As a software engineer you can expect to be involved insupporting ongoing maintenance and enhancement of mission-critical simulation software, working in both Windows and Red Hat Linux environments.

The role requires contributing to a rigorous development and test cycle that maintains high customer confidence in both the software and the team maintaining it.

The successful candidate will be a confident C++/C# practitioner, ideally with an education background in STEM, with the ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment whilst liaising regularly with the customers.The role is based in-office in Wiltshire but may involve occasional travel both within and outside of UK.

Duties / Responsibilities:

• Ability to comprehend requirement / document changes to analyse a scope of change required for a work item.
• Design, development and maintenance of an existing code solution.
• Testing and reviewing software applications and supporting documentation.
• Contributing to meetings and work groups, providing domain knowledge and expertise on technical matters.
• Collaborating within a team environment, and communicating effectively.
• Suggesting improvements for continuous improvements.

Essentials

• You demonstrate the qualities of an engineer and enjoy the challenge of building complex or efficient software solutions.
• You want to apply your natural ingenuity to solve challenging engineering problems
• You’re keen to learn new technologies and languages
• You have a good understanding of computing fundamentals (e.g. logic, data structures) along with strong software design skills, including Object-Oriented Programming, and knowledge of version control systems such as Git/SVN
• 2+ years experience in C# development, or another language
• Knowledge of Visual Studio &MS Office Products
• Mustbe eligible to work and live in the UK
• Mustbe eligible to undergo and maintain appropriate UK government Developed Vetting security clearance

Desirables

• Knowledge of the Red Hat Linux or other Unix based operating system

• Competency in multiple programming languages

• Understanding of Object-Oriented Design, and implementation of engineering algorithms

• Knowledge of UML

• Understanding of Requirements &Configurationmanagement

• Experience of working in an Agile environment

Who is MASS

MASS is an independent, global technology company, trusted by highly secure organisations to provide advanced, digital services that manage data and keep information safe. With our heritage in defence, we offer robust solutions to sectors where security expertise is essential.

Wellbeing is at the core to our culture, allowingemployees to flourish and to achieve their full potential. Our people are important to us, and we take pride in our wellbeing programmes and policies that supportindividuals including, mental health first aiders and readily available support through our extensive employee assistance programme.

We work in partnership with customers, using skilled, technical experts. We think innovatively to provide tailored, agile and resilient solutions that secure advantage, so youre ready for digital transformation. MASS is an equal opportunities employer; we know that our people are smart, skilled and motivated and in return we provide a friendly workplace where everyone is valued and has the chance to make an impact.

Apply todayto see how working for MASS could work for you!

Are you looking to leave a real mark on one of Somerset’s most important infrastructure projects?

We are seeking a Project Manager with a rail background to drive a project through to completion in Bristol.

The Role

As Project Manager, you will take full responsibility for delivering a multi-disciplinary civils/construction project. The scheme includes significant structural and architectural elements such as doors, windows, roofing systems, and detailed internal fit-out packages. You’ll be working in a live rail environment, navigating the demands of Network Rail while delivering a technically complex scheme on a historic, listed asset. That mix of operational pressure, heritage constraints, and detailed building work is where strong Project Managers stand out.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end delivery of a major station enhancement project
Manage complex shell, core, and fit-out packages
Oversee installation of technical building components (doors, windows, roofing systems, etc.)
Ensure works are delivered safely within a live rail environment
Coordinate with key stakeholders, including Network Rail and heritage bodies
Maintain programme, cost control, and quality assurance
Drive compliance with rail industry standards and processesAbout You

Proven experience as a Project Manager in the infrastructure sector
Strong building background (not purely civil engineering but in a rail environment)
Experience working within a rail environment, ideally on station projects
Good understanding of Network Rail processes and standards
Experience delivering station enhancements and refurbishments
Knowledge of working on or around listed buildings / heritage sites
Comfortable managing technically complex packages and multiple interfacesWhy Join

Opportunity to work on a landmark project in Bristol
High-value, technically challenging scheme
Collaborative environment with key industry stakeholders
Strong pipeline of future infrastructure workIt’s challenging, hands-on, and high-profile-the kind of project that sharpens your skills and seriously strengthens your CV.

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business

We are currently recruiting for an SC Cleared IT Engineer to join a leading IT service provider based in Bristol

Role Overview

You will provide deskside support for incidents and service requests, working within a Wintel environment. The role includes hands-on support for HP laptops and desktops, including break-fix hardware troubleshooting, as well as supporting a wide range of end-user technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide deskside support for incidents and service requests
• Diagnose and resolve hardware issues (HP laptops and desktops)
• Support Windows 10/11 and Microsoft Office Suite
• Assist users with Skype and mobile technologies (Apple & Android)
• Build, configure, and troubleshoot desktops and laptops
• Ensure all tickets are updated and resolved within agreed SLAs
• Support and guide team members as a Lead Engineer
• Work closely with remote Team Leaders and wider support teams
• Follow and improve existing processes and procedures
• Contribute to knowledge base documentation and continuous improvement initiatives

Key Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in incident and request management
• Strong technical knowledge of Microsoft Windows environments
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain technical issues to non-technical users
• Ability to work independently and proactively, using initiative where required
• Experience supporting mobile technologies (Apple & Android)
• Familiarity with hardware troubleshooting and break-fix support
• A collaborative mindset with the ability to build relationships across teams

Security Clearance

• Must hold active SC Clearance
• Willingness and ability to undergo DV Clearance is required

This is an umbrella contract, the role is Inside IR35

Engineered to Protect, thats our promise, we protect what matters - our nations, our waters, our land, our cities, our people, our environment, our world.

Were seeking a Senior Infrastructure/DevOps Engineer who excels in automation, infrastructure as code, and improving software delivery processes. This role focuses on GitLab CI/CD, Windows image creation for physical or virtualized environments, and Terraform-based infrastructure management.

The Senior Infrastructure/DevOps Engineer will be based at our Bristol site. This role allows for flexible working, with office visits on an as-required basis.

The salary for this role is up to £65k, depending on experience.

What you’ll be doing

• Manage the self-hosted Gitlab environment, including designing, maintaining, and optimizing GitLab CI/CD pipelines for build, test, and deployment workflows, along with software upgrades of the platform. Maintain code and Docker repositories. Identify where to utilize Terraform for automation and to ensure consistency and repeatability, and implement where appropriate.
• Build secure-by-design Windows images for products across our Maritime and Underwater Battlespace departments, utilizing appropriate technologies to ensure security, consistency, and reliability.
• Understand and apply DevSecOps principles, working with the Infrastructure Lead and Information Assurance & Security Lead to meet customer security requirements.

About our company

At SEA, we develop and deliver advanced solutions to make our world safer, cleaner and more efficient.We provide state-of-the-art applications for naval ship and fleet protection, and undersea surveillance systems. In-service across the globe, our systems deliver a rapid response to threats and system effectiveness and interoperation. Our systems support an ever-growing number of navies across the world, and we continue to bolster our already specialist, on-the-ground knowledge of key overseas markets.

What we offer

At our core, we encourage innovation, flexibility and out-of-the-box thinking to solve problems, so were always looking for talented, flexible, and creative people to bring their best to SEA. In return we offer generous rewards, a fantastic work/life balance, and excellent career and training opportunities for everyone who joins. Have?a look at?the benefits we offer:

Work life balance

• Hybrid/flexible working arrangements
• 25 days annual leave, plus buy and sell
• Up to 16 days flexi leave accrual
• Half day Fridays
• Reservists in the?Armed?Forces receive special paid leave

Family & wellbeing

• Private medical health insurance & Employee Assistance Program
• All Staff Bonus
• Group Pension Plan of up to 7% employer contribution
• Cycle to work scheme
• Wellbeing Centre
• Sports & Social activities
• Employee Discounts portal - online and in-store discounts, travel savings
• Life assurance policy
• Publication and recruitment bonus rewards
• Development opportunities, including LinkedIn learning

Facilities & resources

• Electric vehicle charging points at all sites
• Private seated lunch areas
• Onsite bistro (Barnstaple office) and free hot and cold beverages
• Onsite showers and toiletries provision
• Free onsite parking

Theskills you need

• Strong hands on experience with GitLab CI/CD
• Demonstrated experience creating and maintaining Windows images
• Experience with containerisation (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes)

Join us and be part of something smaller - with?500?people in the UK and Canada - doing something bigger: protecting what matters.

If youd like to know more, please give Davefrom our Talent Acquisition Team a call on 03330 0414172. Or reach out to us on

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit 5x C# / C++ Software Engineer subcontractors on an initial 12 month contract.

Desktop C# is the expertise the department are looking for; with some experience with C++ but doesn’t need to be overly extensive.

Job Title: C# / C++ Software Engineer
Rate: £65.00 per hour
Overtime Rate: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at ‘time and a quarter’
Location: Stevenage or Bristol (depending on your preference)
Hybrid / Remote working: The role will be a hybrid role of 3 or 4 days per week onsite
Contract: 37 Hours per week
Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter)
IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella)

C# / C++ Software Engineer Job Description:

WSSE are integral in the development of weapon systems and system architectures, and as a result we have developed a capability supporting developments across the full product life cycle.

The team integrate real products, models and synthetic environments to provide visualisations, demonstrations, verification & validation as well as training capability and support.

The role support the development of the worlds most advanced defence systems from the initial concept all the way through to in service support and training, using a range of simulation technologies, including digital twins and emulators.
Working with Project Leads and Simulation Architects to design and develop simulation components as an end to end representation of a weapon System in a synthetic environment using C#, C++ and integration simulations, supporting a number of industry standards.
You will work as part of a heterogeneous agile development team, made up of mixed discipline engineers working in synergy to develop simulations and representations of real equipment.
Our approach to software development includes
Configuration control
Continuous Integration
Continuous Delivery or Deployment.
Unit testing and test driven development.
Skillset / experience required:

Proficient in C#
C++ experience would be great
Microsoft Visual Studio, Eclipse,
Ability to work from high level/system view into technical detail.
Knowledge of using Microsoft Windows and Linux operating systems
Non-essential:

Distributed simulation standards / Protocols (DIS, HLA, DDS) and web services development (JavaScript, Node JS or similar) Military Communications,
Datalinks and Interfaces such as 1553/1760 and Ethernet TCP/IP
Practical knowledge of System integration principles and processes

Job title: Event Management Engineer

Location: Corsham
Duration: 6 months
Rate: £430 per day inside ir35

SC security clearance is required for this role

The Role

Supporting a key programme within the UK defence environment, we’re looking for a Monitoring / Event Management Engineer with strong Splunk and enterprise tooling experience to join the Hosting & Tooling team onsite at MOD Corsham.

You’ll play a key role in monitoring platform management, event correlation, and operational tooling, working closely with engineers, analysts, and client teams to maintain and improve monitoring capabilities across critical services.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing and optimising Splunk and enterprise monitoring tools
  * Creating and maintaining event management policies and monitoring rules
  * Developing Splunk queries (SPL), dashboards, and alerting logic
  * Supporting tooling platforms such as BMC TrueSight, BMC Discovery, and Netcool
  * Deploying and managing monitoring agents
  * Producing technical documentation and architecture diagrams
  * Supporting both operational (RUN) activities and project delivery
  * Working directly with client teams to support monitoring requirements
  * Building automation scripts and integrations (Python / PowerShell / APIs)

Required Experience:

• Strong Splunk experience (SPL, dashboards, rules)
  * Experience with enterprise monitoring platforms (BMC, Netcool, SolarWinds, Zabbix, Nagios etc.)
  * Knowledge of event management and observability tooling
  * Experience working across Windows, Linux, or AIX environments
  * Scripting with Python or PowerShell
  * Understanding of networking concepts and SNMP
  * Experience building automation and integrations via REST APIs

If you are interested in this role, please feel free to submit your CV.

If you are interested in this role, please feel free to submit your CV.